When you become chartered with ICAEW, you join a prestigious global network of over 172,2001 business professionals. These leaders set the highest standards, provide invaluable expertise, and work across all industries to build robust economies.
ICAEW: supporting your journey
We’re ICAEW – where future leaders and innovators in business and finance begin their journey. As one of the world’s leading providers of training and professional development, we offer aspiring professionals the opportunity to study the prestigious ACA qualification and become ICAEW Chartered Accountants.
At ICAEW, we believe in your potential. Our support doesn’t stop at training; we’re with you every step of the way, ensuring your career is as dynamic and limitless as your ambitions.
Start your journey: explore the ACA
Our globally recognised ACA qualification has been designed to provide trainees with an in-depth understanding of accountancy, finance, and business to get them to exactly where they want to be.
The ACA opens a world of opportunities across a range of organisations. From professional services to entrepreneurial start-ups, charities and government bodies, there’s no end to where it can take aspiring chartered accountants, and we’re committed to getting you there.
Five reasons to study with ICAEW
1 ICAEW member data and FTSE 100 data at March 2025
2ICAEW member data and FTSE 100 data at March 2025
3ICAEW Case Study exam statistics 2024
4 FRC Key Facts and Trends in the Accountancy Profession (September 2024)
5 ICAEW member data at March 2025, Interbrand Best Global Brands 2024, *includes parent companies.
Study routes
Whether you’re a school leaver or have just finished college, there are several routes to become a qualified ICAEW Chartered Accountant – explore the main routes into chartered accountancy below:
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Explore the latest training opportunities, including graduate schemes, training agreements and apprenticeships on our training recruitment platform, ICAEW Training Vacancies.
